1. Implementing an MSAA Server, A Practical Guide

    A document for developers who need to support Microsoft Active Accessibility (MSAA) in a desktop application, in order to make it accessible with 3rd party assistive technologies, containing practical tips and the details of Mozilla's implementation.

  2. Accessibility API cross reference

    Should be helpful at anyone looking at implementing accessibility API support for a product on multiple platforms. Contains info on accessible roles, states and events.

  3. Accessible Toolkit Checklist

    A list of what needs to be done for accessibility when building new toolkits, widget by widget.

  4. In addition, here is a list of official keyboard UI guidelines for each desktop:

    Windows keys:

    Mac keys:

    Gnome keys: Keyboard documentation for Gnome 2.2: still seeking developer guidelines for keyboard.

  5. Other Useful Resources

    Links for those who wish to learn more about web accessibility or open source accessibility.

Join the Mozilla Accessibility Community

Live Chat

Both end users and developers are invited for discussion on the live IRC channel at irc.mozilla.org/#accessibility. Since this is a worldwide effort, there is always a good chance to find someone to chat with there, day or night.

Newsgroup and Mailing List

We have two discussion lists, which can be read via a newsgroup reader, as a mailing list or via Google groups.

Purpose Newsgroup Mailing list Google group
Developer discussion mozilla.dev.accessibility subscribe/unsubscribe Google group
End user support mozilla.support.accessibility subscribe/unsubscribe Google group